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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.78, 2,132.78 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.78, 2,132.78 and 447.95 is: 671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.78 : 2,132.78 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.78/2,132.78 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.78x = 2,132.78 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.78x = 955,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,381.89/1,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.96

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